title: The challenges of licensing drugs for use in pregnancy.
abstract: Most recommended obstetric therapeutic agents are not licensed for their purpose. There is a lack of funding for research and little development of new therapeutic agents for use in the treatment of pregnancy-related disorders. Current therapeutics used in maternal health and their licensing status are reviewed and suggestions for these shortfalls together with possible solutions considered.
authors.forename: Louise M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Webster
authors.forename: Andrew H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Shennan
mesh_terms: D017277:Drug Approval; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy*